LET THEM EAT CAKE?

Although yesterday was Veterans Day, it was also my granddaughters birthday. My son and I took her "birthday cake" over to her school. She was expecting donuts. She got donuts and thanks to Dora at Krispy Cream Donut shop she got a donut cake. (3 doz. to be exact.)

Now her favorite color is purple so we had plain glazed donuts with white frosting/glaze and sprinkles. We had a couple of sparkly purple things on top along with a Happy Birthday paper crown.

The teacher let them party 30 minutes before school was out. I know of lot of kids went home hyper, but then that's not my problem. It's really a good thing I don't like donuts because they smelled good.

Sedona turned 9 and has the mind of an 18 year old. She is a tiari away from getting a crown. She has her first competition in gymnastics this Sunday. She is so darn limber she can do anything! I forget I used to be like that. Also, tomorrow she and Doc are celebrating their birthdays together by going out to dinner at Sullivans. It's a fancy Steakhouse. She has her party dress ready, her hose, her heels and her handbag. Doc has her presents ready. I think I'm the driver and the official picture taker.

More pictures to follow later.

A FORGOTTEN MURDER IN THE MIDWEST

For all of those who read or have read my blog in the past there is a great person I want you to meet. She is an accomplished women with a great void in her life. I want you to read all about my friend Mimi. She needs your prayers and your thoughts. PLEASE, I beg you to meet her and learn about her plight.

Here goes: http://parismusings.blogspot.com/ I thank you! Anne

Anne's "A" list

I just finished watching the movie Australia and loved it. It came out the first part of this year and we never got around to seeing it in the theater. If you have a larger screen TV, you'll probably enjoy it even more. I watched it on the tiny one in my bedroom. I didn't know if I would like it because I am not a Nicole Kidman fan; I am however a Hugh Jackman fan. I give this movie a 5 popcorn bags rating. It has all of the things that the old fashion movies have. This movie has no nude scenes other than seeing the back of Hugh Jackman. But all of the parts were covered. It just proves that the implication of lust exceeds the vulgarity of the crap they put in movies nowadays. Nicole Kidman did an excellent job also.

It was satisfying on every level. It takes place just as the war was beginning in 1939. The scenery was excellent, the acting was very good and the storyline superb! So if you get a chance to rent it; do so!

Other films on my "A" list this year is Grand Tarino, staring Clint Eastwood. We saw this in a theater and after it was over, people actually clapped.......just like they used to do decades ago.

Last week I saw Slumdog Millionaire and also enjoyed that so very much. All of these are serious movies but very compelling. I have let my grandkids watch Slumdog and Grand Tarino and Australia. It really teaches lots of lessons on many levels and opens up dialogue.

Earlier this year, I saw a movie called, The Kingdom staring Jamie Fox and Jennifer Gardner. It's about an investigation into the death of an officer in Iraq. EXCELLENT.

Sorry to say that my boyfriend George Clooney has NOT made the list this year.

By the way, if Oprah can have her "O" list then I can have my "A" list.

More to come, after all, next month is Christmas. Maybe I'll do music next time.

ONE of my wishes! A.K.A. BUCKET LIST

Oh Yes, I have dreams. I dream of going to Italy and spending months there in a villa while touring the surrounding areas. I want to go to Capri, to the Amalfi coast and the isle of Murano. Lake Como would be a plus. I understand my boyfriend, George Clooney, lives there. But most of all, before I die, I wish to be kissed passionately by a stranger. I shall gently slap him on his cheek, but walk away with a smile on my face. Now THAT makes me stangely happy! Anne

THINGS I'VE LEARNED DURING "GIRLS WEEK"

1. Don't fall asleep after eating olive tapanade without brushing teeth first.

2. Don't lean into the fireplace while lighting, unless you don't value your hair.

3. When maneuvering through a crowd extend elbows out like those football players do.

4. When attending a very crowed event make sure to drive the smart car. Find two giant yellow Penske trucks and park between them. (You CAN do it!)

5. Listening to soft music will help calm you down especially after attending afore mentioned event.

6. Burning all of your self-help books leaves you with that ever so satisfied feeling that the day is now complete.

Has anybody seen my Elvira costume?

IT'S MY MOOD 'TUDE

It's Quarter to three
There's no one in the place
Except you and me
So set 'em up Joe
I got a little story I think you 'oughta know
We're drinking my friend, to the end of a brief episode
So make it one for my baby
And one more for the road



I know the routine
Put another nickel in that there machine
I'm feeling so bad
Won't you make the music easy and sad
I could tell you a lot
But you got to be true to you code
So make it one for my baby
And one more for the road



You'd never know it
But buddy I'm a kinda poet
And I got a lot of things I wanna say
And if I'm gloomy, please listen to me
Till it's all talked away



Well, that's how it goes
And Joe I know your getting anxious to close
So thanks for the cheer
I hope you didn't mind me bending your ear
But this torch that I found, it has to be drowned
Or it soon might explode
So make it one for my baby
And one more for the road
That long
That long
Man it's a long
It's a long, long, long road

WARNING......ADULT CONTENT

I hope I don't regret writing this and if I do, I'll delete it later. There's some dark humor in here somewhere at the end of the post.
Today was filled with A.N.T.s. Simply meaning, Another Negative Thought. My brothers continued health issues are always on my mind along with my Mother's ability to cope. We talked the other day and she sounded exhausted. These stories will be saved for another day because it's just surreal and horrible.
I also was thinking about the end of our summer vacation that we took with the Grandkids. When we arrived back in Kansas City, Doc had arranged for transportation from the airport to our home, because of the number of people and the number of bags. It was the hottest day of summer with high humidity. I got Doc in the SUV with all the grandkids and helped the driver with the 10 suitcases and 2 large golf bags. Doc is better with the kids than I am. I yell at them (SHOCK and grasping the pearls) to quiet down and he doesn't. He is their best friend and I am the one who makes them mind their manners. I'm also the one who licks my hand and tries to make their cowlicks go away. Anyway, we all were loaded in the car and I spoke to the driver and asked how he was. He was an older Middle Eastern man and he said, "OK.....so hot!" in broken English. Then he looked at me and thanked me for asking. I noticed he drove so slowly, around 10 miles under the speed limit. Oh well, it's best to be safe, but dang, it was starting to get dangerous with all the cars passing us. He was smacking at his arm and had short little coughs; always looking straight ahead. We were supposed to drop the kids off at their home first, but the thought of rearranging all of those bags in the heat was more than I could take and I told the driver to just make one stop at our home. He said "good!" When we pulled in the driveway, I jumped out to go open the front door and the grandkids followed. I took my suitcase in the bedroom and the next thing I know is I hear Doc yelling, "Call 911, Call 911!" I asked why and he just kept repeating that. I looked in the foyer and found our driver on the floor. I called 911 and asked for assistance. They asked who is this? What is his name? What is his age? All of these questions, I had no answer for. I sent the kids outside to wave the fire trucks and police and the EMT's down. Doc stabilized him as much as possible. He had a bad stroke. After 20 minutes they took him to the hospital. I took the kids home. The driver passed away when he got to the hospital. I didn't tell the kids....they still ask about him. I wonder how his family found out and if they wondered about his last hours. In the back of my head, I thanked the Lord for getting us to our home safely. We could have all been killed.
Also my dear friend has had a terrible and tragic event in her life. I would never talk about it, but my heart aches for her and her husband. Sometimes there are no good answers.
AND so the day went on with no good answers. No sense of justice or understanding life.
What made me turn on television this afternoon was to stop the A.N.T.s. I tuned in to watch The Doctors. It is a show with a panel of Doctors discussing health issues. I've only watched it a couple of times but I found it interesting. They have covered so many issues and I've gained great insight into some health concerns. That is, up until now. The topic of discussion was the changing color of your (female) labia lips. NO KIDDING! (side bar......Mama never told me there would be days like this!) Yes......who knew that as we age our labia lips change color and there is even a friggin color wheel that explains the different colors and how and why the lips change. Good God, it's like the Autumnal leaves changing colors. I couldn't believe it. They even have a dye called pink button so you can dye the damn thing. Trust me, even at my age, the drapes don't match the carpet and the carpet is slightly worn, but the lips............don't even go there. I just couldn't stop laughing. AND NO, I haven't checked my color, but I am convinced it is somewhere between a mauve and a gingersnap.
In the midst of misery comes laughter. Thank you God.....thank you!